Wishing you a Happy and Safe Independence Day!
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The Middletown Recycling Center, Middletown Township Public Library, and Middletown Arts Center will also be closed. The Middletown Arts Center will also be closed on Friday, July 5th. |
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MTPD Reminds Residents about Fireworks Regulations
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Click HERE to read the Middletown Township Police Department's (MTPD) advisory. |
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In July 2026, the United States will mark its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – and Middletown is preparing to celebrate in a monumental way! Middletown’s America 250 Committee has already started planning thoughtful ways to commemorate this historic milestone by paying tribute to our nation’s past and the part that Middletown played in it. This multi-year initiative will run from July 1, 2024 through July 4, 2026. Much like the Bicentennial Celebration of 1976, this observance will offer a plethora of ways to learn about Middletown’s history before and during the Revolutionary War and explore the significant role it had in founding the nation. We are excited to embark on this journey toward celebrating this momentous occasion in our nation’s history! |
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Join Us For Lafayette Bicentennial Sunset Cruise Happening on Wednesday, 8/14 from 5:30-9:00 PM
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The Middletown Township Committee encourages residents to join our America 250 celebration by purchasing tickets for the Lafayette Bicentennial Sunset Cruise happening in August. Attendees will sail the waters of the Sandy Hook Bay and see America as Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman who fought in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, did during his farewell tour exactly two centuries ago. Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets. |
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Listen to Local County Tales at "Stories 'Round the Campfire" on Sunday, 8/18 at 7:30 PM
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Middletown's America 250 Committee is partnering with Middletown Township and The Sand Hill Indian Association to host Stories 'Round the Campfire on Sunday, August 18th at the Middletown Arts Center's lawn (36 Church Street)! We encourage everyone to join us for this free event as we dig deep into our community's rich history and listen to local county tales under the moonlight, similar to how Native American tribes used to hold powwows many centuries ago. Attendees will be able to make s'mores and are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair and/or blanket. |
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Church of Saint Leo the Great's Father John Celebrates 50 Years of Ordination to Priesthood
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 A photo of Father John early in his priesthood (Photo courtesy of Church of Saint Leo the Great) |
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 Mayor Perry was honored to meet Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who was the principal celebrant and homilist at the mass. |
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 A present day photo of Father John (Photo courtesy of Church of Saint Leo the Great) |
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Last weekend, Mayor Tony Perry was honored to attend the Church of Saint Leo the Great's mass in celebration of Father John T. Folchetti's 50th anniversary of ordination to priesthood. Father John has been a staple in Middletown for years. In 1988, he became the Chaplain at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft where he taught AP Psychology, Psychology, and Religious Studies. As of May 24, 2024, Father John has achieved fifteen years as Pastor of Saint Leo's. Mayor Perry brought a proclamation to the mass which proclaimed June 30, 2024 as Father John T. Folchetti Day in the Township of Middletown in recognition of his outstanding service, dedication, and spiritual leadership. |
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Learn About Latest Township Celebrations and Initiatives with Mayor Tony Perry
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Join Mayor Tony Perry for "Minute with the Mayor" as he highlights our 2024 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award honoree, police promotions, community member achievements, and Township initiatives that were covered at the Monday, June 24th Township Committee Regular Meeting. Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTube. |
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Local Business Owners Encouraged to Provide Discounts to USS NEW JERSEY Sailors in September
Attention local business owners! Please consider supporting the USS NEW JERSEY’s sailors when they are in Middletown this September as the Navy introduces its next warship. We are looking for businesses to offer coupons to say “thank you” to the brave men and women who serve our country. Click HERE to learn more.
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Bray Avenue near Pews Creek will be closed for approximately 8 weeks, beginning Monday, July 8th. Please avoid the area and plan alternate routes. Visit www.middletownnj.org/nixle, text your zip code to 888-777, or download the Everbridge Nixle mobile app to sign up for the Township's emergency notifications, which include alerts about road detours and closures. |
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Sign Up for Middletown Recreation's Youth Dodgeball Drop-in Program!
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Dodge, duck, dip, and dive with Middletown Recreation at the Youth Dodgeball Drop-in Program on Wednesdays! Weekly drop-in is available and co-ed teams are picked weekly. There are two sessions: July 10th to August 14th and September 18th to October 20th. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Register Now for Middletown Recreation's Gone Running Youth Camp!
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Beat the heat with this summer running program held on the partially-shaded field and running trails behind Thompson Middle School (1001 Middletown-Lincroft Road). This camp is designed to offer two separate training platforms to meet the needs of each specific age group: middle school and elementary. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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MTPL Closed on Wednesday, 7/10 and Thursday, 7/11
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Locker and front door pickups will remain available on Wednesday, July 10th and Thursday, July 11th during the Middletown Township Public Library's (55 New Monmouth Road) two-day closure. Click HERE to schedule a front door pickup and HERE for a locker pickup tutorial. |
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Join Community Discussion at the North Middletown-Port Monmouth Family Fun Day on Thursday, 7/11 from 4-7 PM
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In May, Middletown Township, the Affordable Housing Alliance, Ideal Beach Community Association, Bayshore Family Success Center, and Habitat for Humanity hosted a community meeting about the North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program. A second community discussion was originally planned for June 6th, but was postponed. The community is now invited to attend the rescheduled North Middletown-Port Monmouth Family Fun Day at the Tonya Keller Community Center (50 Bray Avenue) on Thursday, July 11th for this second community discussion. We encourage residents who live in the planning area to complete this Google survey. Visit www.housingall.org/middletownnrtc for more information. |
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Buy Tickets for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws Happening on Friday, 7/26 at 7 PM
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Join Middletown Recreation for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Sit with our community as we cheer on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. A $20 ticket includes food, boardwalk game tickets, fireworks, and more! Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Register for Middletown Recreation's Mother-Daughter Paint Night Happening on Thursday, 8/1 at 5:30 PM
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Calling all moms and daughters! Get crafty together at Middletown Recreation's Mother-Daughter Paint Night at the Croydon Hall East Wing (900 Leonardville Road) to paint with a live instructor and enjoy a pizza dinner. Attendees will paint a floral door hanger similar to the one in the photo above. Registration is almost full, so reserve your spot now! Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Join MTFD at Touch-A-Truck on Monday, 7/29 from 6-9 PM
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On Monday, July 29th, stop by the Mater Dei High School parking lot for the Middletown Township Fire Department's (MTFD) second annual Touch-A-Truck to check out fire trucks, food trucks, games, and fire safety demonstrations! |
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Sign Up for MTPL's Summer Scares: Virtual Author Panel Happening Thursday, 7/11 at 6:30 PM
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Interested in learning more about the horror genre, but don't know where to begin? Then this panel hosted by the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) is for you! Seasoned horror authors Rachel Harrison, Clay McLeod Chapman, Eric LaRocca, and Paul Tremblay will be discussing their experiences writing horror, how they got their start in publishing, their favorite books, and much more! This event will take place via Zoom and the link will be sent out 24 hours prior to the program. A Q&A will take place after the panel. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Purchase Tickets Now for The MAC Players' Legally Blonde The Musical
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A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! The musical will take place at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) on the following dates: Fridays, July 12th and 19th at 7:00 PM, Saturdays, July 13th and 20th at 7:00 PM, and Sundays, July 14th and 21st at 2:00 PM. Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets. |
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Residents Can Bring Brush to Middletown Recycling Center Free of Charge |
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Middletown OEM Provides Hurricane Safety Tips
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As hurricane season is underway, Middletown's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Operations Chief Charlie Ehret presents hurricane preparedness tips for residents in this public service announcement (PSA). Click HERE to watch the PSA on the Township's YouTube channel or catch it on our TV channel (Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20). |
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Register for Middletown's Emergency Alerts & Updates
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Know Someone with a Disability? Make Sure They Register with NJ Register Ready!
Middletown’s Office of Emergency Management encourages residents with disabilities to register with NJ Register Ready. This free program is designed to assist first responders and emergency planners in identifying community members who may need assistance evacuating in advance of an emergency. For more information about the program and the three ways you can register, visit www.middletownnj.org/oem.
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Planning a Vacation? Renew Your Passport at the Middletown Town Hall Passport Acceptance Agency
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The Middletown Township Clerk's Office would like to remind residents about the Middletown Town Hall Passport Acceptance Agency (1 Kings Highway). Please visit www.middletownnj.org/passports for more information. You can also email passport@middletownnj.org or call 732-615-2014 if you have any questions. |
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Click HERE to access hi-res photos from thise-newsletter. |
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Verizon FiOS Channel 26/Comcast Cable Channel 20
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